flanked
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It moved to the live stage, with Hargitay flanked by dancers with television heads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
The blue-lit monotony of every day is replaced by warm amber table lamps and dimly lit corners flanked by books on all sides.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
This past June, Mr. Threadgill stood center stage flanked by pianist Vijay Iyer and drummer Dafnis Prieto at Manhattan’s Jazz Gallery, where these three first played as a trio 15 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In Dhunge, Navraj Upretti waded through knee-high sludge towards his home, flanked by two rescuers carrying shovels by his side.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
As Griphook had already warned them, the liveried goblins who usually flanked the entrance had been replaced by two wizards, both of whom were clutching long thin golden rods.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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